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Bemus Point Historical Society To Host Speaker Tonight
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Historical Society Guest Speaker Series continues today, Sept. 9, as Scott Lewellen tells the story of Clarence Rhebergen of Clymer. Rhebergen was the first child born in America to Dutch immigrants in the late 19th century, his parents having emigrated with an atypical motivation to leave the Netherlands. Growing up a farm boy, Rhebergen was drafted into the United States Army as the country was finally pulled into World War I. The talk will focus on his participation in France during this conflict. His involvement was as a wagoner, that is, a hauler of provisions - food, water, medical, ammunition, and other needed supplies - to and from the front lines using animal power - often at night to avoid targeting from the enemy. Rhebergen's newly discovered diary from his year there has given a clear personal insight to the actions, satisfactions and horrors of that time and experience. Some of these writings will be shared as his story is told. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Bemus Point Village Hall on Alburtus Avenue beginning at 7 p.m. There will be a brief historical society update followed by the presentation. The adjacent Bemus Point Historical Society Museum will be open at 6:30 p.m. for touring. For more information follow The Bemus Point Historical Society on Facebook.
DOT Announces I-86 Bridge Travel Restrictions
The state Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying Interstate 86 over Chautauqua Lake between North Harmony and Ellery will be closed as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project during the following times: 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9 (eastbound only); 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 (eastbound only); 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, until 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11; and 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, until 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. Motorists should follow the posted detour utilizing Route 394 and Route 430.
United Senior Council To Meet Thursday
CASSADAGA – The United Senior Council will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 on Maple Avenue, Cassadaga. All senior citizens are welcome. For more information, call Linda at 716- 499-2326.
County Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday
LAKEWOOD - Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary Meeting will be on Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Post 1286 with dessert at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7. Unit 1286 will conduct the OCW Raffle. The County directories will be distributed and the annual Department Auxiliary lottery calendar fundraiser will be available for purchase. Units are encouraged to have a representative in attendance to discuss initiatives for the upcoming year.